…of using state institutions to weaken opposition parties, warning that the country's democracy was at risk of sliding into a one-party state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, responding to an enquiry by Sunday PUNCH, said the commissi…

…Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to undermine Nigeria's democracy through a plot to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress, warning that such a move could pave the way for a one-party state. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media office, Atiku described the reported attempt to…

…made available to newsmen, urged Governor Oyebanji to continue delivering dividends of democracy to the people of the State. Olujimi said, "The mandate renewed by the good people of Ekiti across the 16 local government areas is a resounding affirmation of their trust in your leadership, vision, and commitment to sustai…

…of the party, describing it as an unnecessary and serious setback to Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions. Obi, in a statement signed on Friday, said he received news of the judgment while attending an engagement at Madonna University after earlier visits to the School of Nursing Sciences in Emekuku and the…

…their constitutional duties without intimidation, harassment, or attack. He stated that democracy cannot thrive where journalists are attacked for documenting events or where citizens are punished for exercising their lawful rights. He said, "The decision of the ECOWAS Court is not only about me; it is about every jour…

…for tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. During his Democracy Day address earlier this month, Tinubu reiterated his administration's commitment to combating insecurity, declaring that terrorists, bandits and their sponsors would face the full force of the law. He stated that more than 13,0…

…his commitment to working harder and more efficiently to deliver greater dividends of democracy in his second term. He also expressed gratitude to God for the successes recorded by his administration over the past three years and eight months.

The decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to name June 12 as Nigeria's "Democracy Day" was motivated by self-serving politics,

…represents the height of electoral banditry,” he declared. The ADC candidates called on democracy advocates and constitutional rights groups to intervene and defend democratic principles in the state. Insisting that they do not recognise the announced winners, the ADC candidates demanded that ADSIEC fix a new date for…

…Delta,'' in Port Harcourt. Speaking on the occasion, the Country Director of Stakeholder Democracy Network, SDN, Mrs. Florence Ibok-Abasi, said the HCDT framework had made significant successes in some communities, but noted that it required greater transparency and stakeholder engagement to achieve its full potential.…

…the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe and REA Managing Director, Abba Aliyu. In his recent Democracy Day broadcast, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared, "Electricity is a democratic dividend we owe every Nigerian." Truly, to transform a nation, you must first power its people. While structural reforms heal the macro-eco…

…on President Tinubu's qualification. The petition read: "We are a non-profit, pro-democracy, human rights, anti-corruption and public interest advocacy organization in Nigeria. "In line with our objectives, we respectfully wish to bring to your notice the fake Chicago State University certificate and forged National Yo…

…injuries, disabilities or death while earning a living. FIWON stressed that meaningful democracy must translate into improved living standards and social welfare for citizens, insisting that pensions, healthcare and social protection are critical to ensuring dignity and economic security for millions of working Nigeria…

…in the election reflected the confidence of the people in the party's programmes. Our democracy continues to grow steadily, with significant achievements recorded across sectors." ADC rejects results Meanwhile, Ambassador Bejide of the ADC has rejected the results, alleging 'electoral robbery' and vote buying. Bejide i…

…campaign promises, describing sustained civic participation as critical to deepening democracy in the state and the country at large.

The Acting Chief Judge whom Governor Uzodinma wishes to preclude from consideration does not have an adverse disciplinary record with the NJC. In this situation, the current Chief Justice of Nigeria has an opportunity to define the applicable conventions. It is not her job to grant the governor a Chief Judge whom he ca…

…engaging in debates on governance, unemployment, infrastructure and economic hardship. "Democracy is a contest of ideas, competence and public trust, not excuses created out of fear. If Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu truly poses no threat to the APC, there would be no reason for the ruling party and its spokespersons to make h…

…secure Nigeria and Nigerians.” The keynote speaker and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Democracy and Development, Abuja, Professor Jibrin Ibrahim, lamented the worsening insecurity in the country. He said the way out of the problems facing the country is for the government in power to act fast. He added that the govern…

…is that governance under your leadership has been hazardous and a serious threat to our democracy. You want to present yourself as a father figure, but your approach has not been in the best interest of the masses. Everything about your administration points to covert manipulations to suit an agenda best known to you.…

…he said. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun described the result as a triumph for democracy, praising INEC and security agencies for conducting a peaceful and transparent election. He said the scale of Oyebanji's victory showed his popularity and the trust voters have in his administration. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele…

…leadership is owed first to the ordinary and the unheard. “The instinct to fight for democracy when it was dangerous to do so, the willingness to stand for the common good when comfort counselled silence, the conviction that the citizen deserves a government that works for them, all of this was first kindled in a home…

…He noted that no Ekiti State governor had achieved such a feat since the return of democracy in 1999. The Delta governor praised Oyebanji's leadership style, citing inclusiveness, development and political stability. He also commended APC leaders, stakeholders and grassroots supporters for contributing to the victory.…

…Sanwo-Olu urged the Ekiti governor to remain committed to delivering more dividends of democracy to the people during his second term in office. The governor, who served as a member of the APC National Campaign Council for the election, also praised President Bola Tinubu for providing purposeful leadership and driving…

... says outcome mockery of democracy The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Saturday's Ekiti State governorship election, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has rejected the outcome of the poll, describing it as a "mockery of democracy" and insisting that the exercise lacked credibility. Addressin…

…a thanksgiving service to mark his 64th birthday, Vatsa said the country’s hard-earned democracy could be endangered if the two institutions fail to act impartially. He also predicted an impending explosion within the ruling party, saying the crisis brewing in the APC would surpass those in all opposition parties combi…